Volunteer opportunities

Housing & Homelessness Coalition "Point-in-Time Count" volunteers: On the night of Jan. 24, share resources and conduct a survey with those experiencing homelessness. New volunteer training will be offered. For more information, contact MaiGer at 715-848-2927, or via email at: mmoua@unitedwaymc.org.

E-cycle volunteers: Join the Good News Project in 2018, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Fridays, for a few hours. This involves lifting electronic items, weighing them and sorting. Flexible scheduling is available. Contact Bettina at 715-843-5985, or via email at: bettina@goodnewswi.com.

Community-based mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters: Provide "littles" with time and attention, typically two to four times per month. Casual weekly (or biweekly) outings, filled with conversations and shared activities, help children manage everyday challenges that are part of growing up. They explore new interests and expand their experience base beyond their family or neighborhood. Contact Beth at 715-848-7207, or via email at: bethk@bbbsncw.org.

Aspirus Hospice patient/family support (Home Care): Volunteers provide emotional support to patients and their families, as they give respite to caregivers, and read, walk or sit with patients. Contact Samantha at 715-847-2424, or via email at: Samantha.Stroik@aspirus.org.

Are you age 55 and/or older, and want to be a volunteer? The RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) can find the right volunteer position for you! One-on-one consultations, newsletter, tours of area agencies and computer classes are just some of the things offered. Contact Tony at 715-298-5721, or via email at: tomernik@unitedwaymc.org.

In-kind donated items needed

Paper shredder needed: McLit (Marathon County Literacy) is looking for a paper shredder. If you have one that you would like to have a new home, contact Connie at 715-679-6170, or via email at: mclitofwausau@gmail.com.

Help those with housing challenges. The North Central Community Action Program assists community members with housing solutions. Often, the majority of limited income goes directly to rent and utilities. Gifts from the community, such as paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap and other basic items, help fill the gaps when housing costs devour most of a person’s income. Contact Barb at 715-842-0681, or via email at: bsugden@nccapinc.com.

United Way Volunteer Connection and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, match volunteers and in-kind donated items with agencies that need them. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayMC.org, or call United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline.